Consultation Groups

The MATN members' groups listed on this page are for therapists of various levels of experience.

Dr. Pati Beaudoin, Roswell 30076, 770-667-8992, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Dissociative Disorders Consultation Group. This ongoing group provides consultation for all dissociative disorders (DD), including DID. The group includes consultation regarding diagnosis, treatment, and various theories and controversies regarding all aspects of dissociation. The facilitator, Dr. Pati Beaudoin, trained with many of the leaders in the field and has been providing DD consultation for over 20 years. The group meets Mondays at 2:00 pm in Roswell/North Fulton. The cost is $30 per session.

Susan Boyan, LMFT, Atlanta 30319, 404-315-7474 x1, Website
High-Conflict Divorce Consultation Group. Susan Boyan, LMFT, offers supervision to those clinicians working with conflicted divorce or divorcing parents as Co-Parenting Counselors or Parenting Coordinators. The group is free of charge and meets on the first Friday of each month at 1936 North Druid Hills Road, Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30319. Group members bring either an issue of a case to discuss. To attend, please RSVP at least one week in advance. All are welcome.

Don Durkee, Ed.S., LPC, CPCS, Sandy Springs 30328, 404-943-9401, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
This is an ongoing group focusing on supervision and consultation for experienced therapists in private practice or agency settings who are seeking support and professional development. Members have the opportunity to deepen their therapeutic skills with a focus on presence and purpose. Orientation is Existential-Interpersonal, emphasizing growth and sense of self within the therapeutic relationship. Sessions include case reviews and topical discussions according to member needs. The group meets in the morning on the second Tuesday of each month.

Mary Gresham, Ph.D., Atlanta 30329, 404-320-6510, Website
Practice development and clinical supervision are mixed together to help you create and maintain a practice that is both personally fulfilling and financially strong. Our group meets monthly on the first Monday of each month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. All disciplines are welcome. This group is supportive, honest and oriented towards personal growth. We are not trained to handle the money issues of practice in our graduate training, but they do intersect with clinical  and personal dynamics in interesting ways. The monthly fee is $100 and an initial 3 month commitment is requested.

Stephen Howard, MD, Sandy Springs 30328, 404-843-9072, Website
These supervision groups are offered for the therapist seeking to expand his/her vision, effectiveness, and enjoyment of the work. Psychotherapy is a deeply personal adventure for both therapist and client; regardless of theory or technique, everything in therapy occurs in the context of this extraordinary relationship. This makes the person of the therapist decisive. How we handle our strengths and vulnerabilities goes far toward determining the success of our work. Thus these groups include, but are never restricted to, case supervision. Ongoing groups are limited to four people, and meet weekly at varying times.

Susan Jung, Ed.S., LPC, CPCS, Conyers 30012, 770-776-8446, Website
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning: This is an ongoing peer consultation group to bring together professionals seeking to collaborate about cases, techniques, business and marketing concepts unique to equine assisted practices. Monthly meetings are held at an equine facility in Rockdale County with horses available to present activities. The group is facilitated by Susan Jung, Ed.S., LPC, CPCS, who is EAGALA certified and has been practicing for 10+ years in the EAGALA model. All models of equine assisted therapy are welcome. Sessions are $20 per person. Please call or e-mail Susan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to obtain more information and/or RSVP to the next session.

Nikiya Spence, LCSW & Latasha Matthews, LPC, Lawrenceville 30044, 404-914-2521, Website
Solutions of Life, LLC and Illumination Counseling and Coaching, LLC would like to announce the start our Building a Successful Private Practice consultation group! Group members will have the opportunity to experience different perspectives and experiences around developing a successful practice. The group will be led by Nikiya Spence, LCSW, CMC and Latasha Matthews, LPC, CPLC, CAMS. The consultation group will meet every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00pm for four weeks. Group cycles will occur every other month. The next group will begin on October 9, 2012. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
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